A defining moment in his decade-long career, Shahjahan Shamrat made an unforgettable impact with his portrayal of Razzak in Shankha Dasgupta’s “Priyo Maloti”. Adding his own charm to the character of an empathetic friend, his on-screen persona brought life to the bond of friendship and communal harmony, making the audience emotional.
You may know Novera Rahman as the “Rickshaw Girl”, the titular character of the Amitabh Reza Chowdhury directorial, but she is more than that. She is a painter, an actress, and a producer who yearns to play rebellious characters on-screen.
When NSU graduate Zarin Mahmood landed in Canada in 2017, she had left behind a life of relative certainty to enter the grind of a life far away. Discarding her desire to pursue business, which was her major in university, she jumped on the opportunity to complete a Master’s in Technology Innovation Management at Ottawa’s Carlton University.
The band took inspiration from a local act called ‘Bowling in Japan’ while using Samin’s heritage as an inspiration. It is fitting, too, as the incredibly tight group comes together with Samin’s outspoken personality and Dhaka-ite soul. As the evening dawned, people from all over Sydney started gathering to see Packing Dhaka and its opener, Apocalypseboyo.
From working as a content creator to making her debut on the silver screen with “36-24-36”, Kaarina Kaisar’s transition happened by chance. Nevertheless, she confidently stepped into the role of Syra, using it to highlight an important message of body positivity.
With nearly a decade in the industry, Nishat Priom has captivated audiences on both television and OTT platforms. As one of the earliest talents in the OTT space, she consistently takes on diverse roles, pushing boundaries and exploring new dimensions in her craft.
A spontaneous girl, who entered showbiz in 2006 as a model while still in school, quickly made her mark in the industry with grace and charm. Sarika Subrin, a household name for her roles in small-screen dramas, is now making waves on OTT platforms. She has also been the host of the longest-running celebrity show, “Amar Ami”, for four years now.
While much of the attention during the Puja season is drawn to the artistry of the idols or the grandeur of the festivities, the role of traditional music and instruments remains a deeply rooted, often overlooked aspect.
Being a cartoonist is Morshed Mishu’s preferred public identity, or as he describes himself, an “artivist”—someone who practices activism through art in a non-traditional manner. Mishu, who rose to prominence through his political cartoons and social activism, has journeyed to every corner of the country to aid his fellow countrymen.
“Everyone is free to use their words as they wish, but it’s disheartening to see behaviour that doesn’t sit right with me,” shared Siam Ahmed. The actor is equally as shocked as his other colleagues in the fraternity after the exposé of the WhatsApp group ‘Alo Ashbei’, which became the talk of the town as some of its members are veteran actors of the industry.
This Eid-ul-Azha, the young sensation Khairul Basar has graced our screens with 12 television projects, some already aired and others awaiting release. Fresh from the festivities, Basar drops by The Daily Star for a quick chat.
Sweet Magnolias is a romance drama web television series on Netflix, which has been based on the eponymous novels by Sherryl Woods.
I think I’m just doing what everyone else is doing; nothing special. I’m doing household chores. Mostly, I’m just waiting and praying for all of this to be over so that we can go back to our previous way of life.
Even though everything is at a halt due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, our artists are still finding ways to entertain their audience. Recently, a music
A recent short film, Coronar Ful, directed by Nurul Alam Atique has been highly appreciated by the audience. The film was aired on Deepto TV, and now can be watched on the online streaming platform Bioscope.
Based on the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on Bangladesh, a film, COVID-19 in Bangladesh, is being directed by Syed Wahiduzzaman Diamond.
Paatal Lok is a Hindi crime-thriller TV series, first aired on May 15, 2020 on Amazon Prime Video. It was created by Sudip Sharma, directed
Rafi Hossain: Welcome to Uncensored with Rafi Hossain. According to many, Bangladeshis aren’t capable of making people laugh, but today’s guest, Shaju Khadem, breaks that stereotype. Shaju, thank you for giving us your time.
Hospital Playlist is a South Korean medical-drama series, directed by Shin Won-ho, written by Lee Woo-jung, distributed by tvN and Netflix, and
This Eid, promising actor Roshan had many new releases lined up, among which his film, Makeup, directed by Ananya Mamun, was supposed to be a
Just like all the other actors, rising star Puja Cherry has also remained indoors following government’s order. Her two new films — Shaan, directed M
